FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why Neoprene?
As neoprene is a very good insulator, it is used as a protective cover for many products , from computer and cellphone covers, to wine and champagne bottle coolers , bottle and can coolers , veterinary products, tacking items, cycling and fishing products , security bags, tool bags, fashion totes, stationery bags, toiletry bags , rifle covers, travel pouches, etc. The only items we do not do , is clothing or swimwear.
What is Neoprene?
Neoprene is essentially a neoprene rubber sheet, "sandwiched" between two layers of fabric. Fabric may be applied to one or both sides.
More than 90% of our neoprene , has polyester fabric on both sides.
Whilst we can source neoprene with nylon or other fabric finishes, for our requirements, polyester fabric is perfect.
What is Shark?
Shark is the name given to neoprene sheets that have fabric on one side only. The opposite side is textured, like a non slip mat.
What are the dimensions of neoprene?
All our neoprene and shark comes in sheets 1.3mtrs wide * 3.2mts long.
Depending on the thickness of the neoprene, generally 10 sheets are placed on a roll and make up one carton
We sell neoprene by the sheet and by the running metre. Ie the width must be 1.3mtrs wide.
What thickness does neoprene come in ?
Neoprene is available from 2mm right up to 12mm thick.
1mm thick rubber is not available as it is very difficult to cut such thin rubber uniformly.
Fin Neoprene predominantly carries 2mm, 3mm and 4mm thick sheets.
3mm thick is by far the most popular and we carry a far wider range of colours.
Available colours for the 2mm & 4mm thick stocks are limited.
Any thickness can be sourced, but there is a minimum order quantity and orders will have to be settled upfront.
Does Fin Neoprene have embossed neoprene?
Embossed neoprene is where one side of the sheet is embossed with a pattern.
Fin Neoprene carries stocks of square embossed neoprene.
Embossed neoprene "lifts" the product and offers a nice variation . It is predominantly used mixed with plain neoprene.
We have a limited colour range in embossed neoprene.
Any colour from our colour chart can be embossed.
Generally embossed neoprene is only available in thicknesses , 3mm and up.
What colours are available?
Neoprene is associated with the outdoors ; surfing, sailing, camping & hiking, and is available in a wide range of bright vibrant colours .
Whilst black is by far the most popular colour, it is often used in in contrast to a bright red , blue or yellow.
.Fin Neoprene carries a range of colours primarily in 3mm thick neoprene: please see our colours here.
What trims are available?
We can source a wide range of thread & trim colours.
Bright striking colours look wonderful on plain black neoprene.
If required we can try and match the inside neoprene colour, say red, to red zip chain & pullers.
Generally binding is in black.
What branding options do you offer?
Neoprene is conducive to various types of branding and we currently outsource screen printing, heat transfer applications, full sublimation and embroidery. Flocking is also possible.